SM at 40: From 88 Malls to a Bold New Future of Retail and Community
SM at 40: From 88 Malls to a Bold New Future of Retail and Community by David Ricardo Ferro Published: 13 September For 40 years, SM Supermalls has been at the heart of Filipino life—transforming shopping into shared experiences and malls into thriving community spaces. As it celebrates this milestone, SM unveils a bold roadmap that blends tradition, innovation, and sustainability, shaping the future of retail for generations to come. A Vision for the Next Decade SM is set to deliver one flagship mall every year from 2026 to 2030 , each designed to anchor regional growth and introduce next-generation retail concepts. Alongside these developments, SM is investing over PHP150 billion in 16 major redevelopments and 12 new lifestyle malls, ensuring its portfolio evolves into greener, smarter, and more people-centered destinations by 2030. Among the highly anticipated projects are SM Sta. Rosa (Yulo) in Nuvali (2026) , Harrison Plaza in Manila (2027), S...